# Cardano to Tezos (ADA to XTZ) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Cardano (ADA) and receive Tezos (XTZ) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Cardano to Tezos, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ADA to XTZ swaps finish in 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-xtz/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Cardano (ADA) |
| You receive | Tezos (XTZ) |
| Your XTZ address | Tezos address that starts with tz1, tz2 or tz3. Wallets: Temple or Kukai |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ADA by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) on Cardano |
| XTZ payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Tezos confirms it in a few minutes |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your XTZ is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 ADA ≈ 0.793506 XTZ · 1 XTZ ≈ 1.2602 ADA (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum ADA amounts are shown live in the exchange box |
| Account / KYC | None for standard swaps: no sign-up, no email, no ID |
| Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; ADA on Cardanoscan; XTZ on TzKT |
| Reverse swap | [XTZ to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xtz-ada/) |

## How to swap ADA to XTZ

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-xtz/ and enter the amount of ADA to send.
2. Paste the XTZ address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the ADA address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the ADA to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive XTZ in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap ADA to XTZ on GhostSwap?

Most ADA to XTZ swaps finish in 10–25 minutes. Your ADA deposit needs a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) to confirm on Cardano; after that the XTZ is sent to your wallet and Tezos confirms it in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange ADA to XTZ?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Tezos address that should receive the XTZ, send ADA from your own wallet, and the XTZ goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Cardano to Tezos?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the XTZ amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Cardano network fee for your deposit is paid in ADA by your wallet.

### What wallet should I use to receive XTZ?

To receive Tezos from your swap, we recommend using Temple or Kukai. Make sure your wallet supports the Tezos network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XTZ address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the XTZ address?

Use a Tezos address: it starts with tz1, tz2 or tz3. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my ADA to XTZ swap?

Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your ADA payment on CardanoScan (https://cardanoscan.io) and your incoming XTZ on TzKT (https://tzkt.io).

### Is it safe to exchange ADA for XTZ on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ADA deposit is converted and the XTZ is sent straight to the Tezos address you enter, so check that address twice — Tezos transfers cannot be reversed.

### How does a cross-chain ADA to XTZ swap work?

Cardano lives on Cardano and Tezos on Tezos, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ADA on Cardano and pays native XTZ on Tezos, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my ADA to XTZ exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the ADA is refunded to the Cardano address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network.

## Related

- [Reverse: XTZ to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xtz-ada/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xtz-ada.md))
- [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/)
- [How to exchange](https://ghostswap.io/how-to-exchange/)
- [Site guide for AI assistants](https://ghostswap.io/llms.txt)